About the TOEIC® test
The TOEIC® (Test of English for International Communication) test is an Englishlanguage proficiency test for people whose native language is not English.
The test is a two-hour multiple-choice test that consists of 200 questions divided into
two sections:
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Listening Section: The Listening Section tests how well you understand spoken
English. It is 45 minutes long. The section contains 100 questions administered
by CD.
Reading Section: The Reading Section tests how well you understand written
English. It is 75 minutes long. The section contains 100 questions based on the
content of materials provided to you.
Sample Questions
SECTION 1 - Listening Section In this section of the test, you will have the chance to show how
well you understand spoken English. There are four parts to this section, with special directions for each
part. The TOEIC test features Canadian, British, Australian and U.S. accents.
Listening Comprehension (Part I)
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Question-Response (Part II)
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Short Conversations (Part III)
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Short Talks (Part IV)
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SECTION 2 – Reading Section
Incomplete Sentences (Part V)
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Text Completion (Part VI)
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Reading Passages (Part VII)
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Listening Comprehension (Part I)
There are 10 questions in Part I.
Directions: For each question, you will see a picture in your test book and you will hear four short
statements. The statements will be spoken just one time. They will not be printed in your test book, so
you must listen carefully to understand what the speaker says. When you hear the four statements, look
at the picture in your test book and choose the statement that best describes what you see in the picture.
Then, on your answer sheet find the number of the question and mark your answer.
Look at the following sample.
Example Question
Now listen to the four statements.
You will hear:
A. They're looking out of the window.
B. They're having a meeting.
C. They're eating in a restaurant.
D. They're moving the furniture.
Sample Answer
(A) ( ) (C) (D)
Statement (B), "They're having a meeting," best describes what you see in the picture. Therefore, you
should choose answer (B).
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Question-Response (Part II)
There are 30 questions in Part II.
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear a question spoken in English, followed by three
responses, also spoken in English. The question and the responses will be spoken just one time. They
will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand what the speakers say.
You are to choose the best response to each question.
Now Listen to the Sample Question
Example Question
You will hear: Good Morning, John. How are you?
You will also hear:
A. I am fine, thank you.
B. I am in the living room.
C. My name is John.
Sample Answer
( ) (B) (C)
The best response to the question "How are you?" is choice (A), "I am fine, thank you." Therefore, you
should choose answer (A).
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Short Conversations (Part III)
There are 30 questions in Part III.
There are 10 conversations and each has 3 corresponding questions.
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear short conversations between two people. The
conversations will not be printed in your test book. You will hear the conversations only once, so
you must listen carefully to understand what the speakers say. In your test book you will read 3
questions about each conversation. The questions will be followed by four answers. You are to
choose the best answer to each question and mark it on your answer sheet.
Example question
You will hear:
A: Hello. I ordered a computer desk from your catalog at the beginning of the month and I
haven’t received it yet. Could you look into it for me, please?
B: Certainly, sir. Do you have your order number, by any chance?
A: Yes, it’s 481-6490 [four-eight-one-six-four-nine-zero].
B: You’re Mr. Donaldson, right? Well, according to my records, it left our warehouse on Monday
– that was the fifth of May – so it should be delivered to you tomorrow.
Question 1 (Recorded and printed)
Why did the man telephone the woman? (Printed)
(A) To check on his order
(B) To arrange a delivery time
(C) To cancel his order
(D) To change his order
Sample Answer
( ) (B) (C) (D)
The best response is choice (A)
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Short Talks (Part IV)
There are 10 talks with three questions each.
Directions: In this part of the test, you will hear several short talks. Each will be spoken just one time.
They will not be printed in your test book, so you must listen carefully to understand and remember what
is said. In your test book you will read two or more questions about each short talk. The questions will be
followed by four answers. You are to choose the best answer to each question and mark it on your
answer sheet. The passages in the new TOEIC test are longer than those in the existing test, and the
number of questions has been increased from two or more per passage, to three.
The question refers to the following announcement:
You will hear: Good afternoon and welcome aboard Nordair Flight 857 from Copenhagen to
Bangkok, with intermediate stops in Dubai and Calcutta. We are preparing for departure in a few
minutes. At this time your seat back should be returned to its full upright position and your seat
belt should be fastened. Our anticipated total flying time to Dubai is six hours and twenty-five
minutes. I hope you enjoy the flight.
Now read question 1 in your test book and answer it.
You will read: What is the final destination of the flight?
A. Bangkok.
B. Copenhagen.
C. Dubai.
D. Calcutta.
Sample Answer
( ) (B) (C) (D)
The correct response is choice (A).
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Incomplete Sentences (Part V)
There are 40 questions in Part V.
Directions: This part of the test has incomplete sentences. Four words or phrases,
marked A., B., C., D., are given beneath each sentence. You are to choose the one
word or phrase that best completes the sentence. Then, on your answer sheet, find the
number of the question and mark your answer.
Example Question
Because the equipment is very delicate, it must be handled with _____.
A. caring
B. careful
C. care
D. carefully
Sample Answer
(A) (B) ( ) (D)
The sentence should read, "Because the equipment is very delicate, it must be handled
with care." Therefore, you should choose answer (C).
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Text Completion (Part VI)
There are 12 questions in Part VI.
Example Question
Ms. Monica Eisenman
555 King Street
Auckand
New Zealand
Dear Ms. Eisenman:
I am _ _ _ _ to confirm our offer of part-time employment at Western Enterprises. In
your role
(A) pleased
(B) pleasing
(C) pleasant
(D) pleasure
as research assistant, you will report to Dr. Emma Wilson, who will keep you informed
of your specific duties and projects. Because you will be working with confidential
information, you will be expected to _ _ _ _ the enclosed employee code-of-ethics
agreement.
(A) follow
(B) advise
(C) imagine
(D) require
As we discussed, you will be paid twice a month _ _ _ _ the company’s normal payroll
schedule.
(A) accords
(B) according
(C) according to
(D) accordance with
As an hourly employee working fewer than twenty hours per week, you will not be _ _ _
_ to
(A) tolerable
(B) liberal
(C) eligible
(D) expressed
receive paid holidays, paid time off for illness or vacation, or other employee benefits.
Your employment status will be reviewed in six months.
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If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Otherwise, please sign and return one copy of
this letter. You may keep the second copy for your files. We look forward to working with you.
Sincerely.
Christopher Webster
ChristopherWebster
Human Resources
Enclosures
Sample Answers
( ) (B) (C) (D) The correct choice is "pleased"
( ) (B) (C) (D) The correct choice is "follow"
(A) ( ) (C) (D) The correct choice is "according"
(A) (B) ( ) (D) The correct choice is "eligible"
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Reading Passages (Part VII )
There are 48 questions in Part VII.
Directions: The questions in this part of the test are based on a selection of reading
materials, such as notices, letters, forms, newspaper and magazine articles, and
advertisements. You are to choose the one best answer -- (A), (B), (C), or (D) -- to each
question. Then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and mark your
answer. Answer all questions following each reading selection on the basis of what is
stated or implied in that selection.
Example Question
The Museum of Technology is a "hands-on" museum, designed for people to
experience science at work. Visitors are encouraged to use, test, and handle the objects
on display. Special demonstrations are scheduled for the first and second Wednesdays
of each month at 13:30. Open Tuesday - Friday 12:00 - 16:30, Saturday 10:00 - 17:30,
and Sunday 11:00 - 16:30.
When during the month can visitors see special demonstrations?
A. Every weekend
B. The first two Wednesdays
C. One afternoon a week
D. Every other Wednesday
Sample Answer
(A) ( ) (C) (D)
The passage says that the demonstrations are scheduled for the first and second
Wednesdays of the month. Therefore, you should choose answer (B).
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